During his visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the track upgradation of the 128 km long Maho-Amthai railway line in Anuradhapura. He also cut the lace of the signaling project related to advanced signaling and telecommunications system on Maho-Anuradhapura section.
In the last 10 years, the plans and assistance given by India to its various neighboring countries under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi has given India a distinct identity. This assistance given to neighbors during Prime Minister Modi’s tenure has introduced India as a reliable development partner. Apart from Sri Lanka, India is also running development projects in other neighboring countries, about which you can study here.
India’s development initiative in the neighborhood under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership
Sri Lanka
Indian Housing Project (Phase III) – India has built about 4 thousand houses for plantation workers in Central and Uva provinces. In addition, in 2022, the $ 1 billion credit line assisted Sri Lanka for the necessary imports during the economic crisis. Prime Minister Modi also laid the foundation stone of the Jaffna Cultural Center in 2015 and will be inaugurated in 2022 and inaugurated in 2023.
Nepal
Energy Cooperation: The Petroleum Pipeline across the first border of South Asia, Motihari-Akhlaganj Petroleum Pipeline was inaugurated in 2019. New projects like Siliguri-Jhapa pipeline are going on. Talking about the development of the infrastructure, railway projects such as Jayanagar-Qurtha-Bardibas Rail Link (2022) and Jogbani-Vantnagar Rail Link (2023) increase regional connectivity.
Earthquake assistance : After the 2015 earthquake, India pledged to give $ 1 billion for reconstruction, including a grant of $ 250 million.
Health Care Support: India provided 200 kidney dialysis machines and 50 reverse osmosis systems, which improved the infrastructure of health care.
Bangladesh
Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link Project (2023): Regional transport infrastructure will be strengthened.
Friendship Super Thermal Power Project (2023): One of the largest power plants in Bangladesh, which will promote power generation.
Khulna-Mongla railway line (2023): This will increase goods transport and connectivity. Apart from this, India has also helped Bangladesh in energy security and emergency health services.
Afghanistan
Afghan-India Friendship Dam (Salma Dam, 2016): Provides important irrigation and power supply. In addition, the construction of Afghan Parliament House in 2015 is a symbol of India’s contribution to Afghan democracy.
Food Security: India has supplied 2.45 lakh metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan at an important time.
Myanmar
Kaladan Multi-Model Transport Transport Project (982.99 crore): This promoted trade and commerce. India has also helped Myanmar through education and human assistance.
Bhutan
India built Gyaltsu Jetsun Pema Wangchuk Maatri and Shishu Hospital in Bhutan in 2024 and started the Mangadechhu Hydropower Project (Rs 5,033.56 crore, 2019), which is strengthening the renewable energy sector of Bhutan.
Maldives
Water and Sanitation Project (107.34 Crore, 2024): Improvement in water and sanitation facilities in 34 islands, 28 thousand people will be benefited. Apart from this, India has also helped Maldives in urban development and conservation.
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